Serves two:One ripe banana, chopped in blenderAdd up to half a cup of (Greek) natural yoghurt3 tablespoons (tbsp) of whole or cut oats3 tbsp of another kind of porridge (I use Teff, you could use rice or millet or spelt porridge)(in case you don’t have the other porridge, just use 6 tbsp of oats)1 big tbsp of flax seedsdash of cinnamonStart blending with 1 cup of water. Add up to 1 more till desired thickness.

Variations: add nut butter for extra fat or a big tbsp of cacao powder for a chocolate banana smoothie.

You know what’s extra great about this breakfast?
It takes just a few minutes to drink so you don’t have to ask 15 times to please take another bite otherwise we will be late for school.

Breakfast tip nr 2: overnight oats and seeds

Now my kids don’t like this, but at least you’ll have breakfast ready for you.

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Overnight oats and seeds

Serves 1Take a cup or a bowl (looks nicer in a cup)Fill with 4 tbsp of whole oats (or 3 tbsp oats and 1tbsp chia seeds but I don’t like them it’s slimy stuff that doesn’t taste like anything)1 tbsp of pumpkin seeds1 tbsp of sunflower seeds1 tbsp of flax seedsTop with (almond or oat) milk (make sure it seeps to the bottom)Put in fridge for overnight soaking.In the morning I like to top it with banana, chopped date for sweetness and chopped pecans.